Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast
Insight and inspiration on making the right choices for people and planet. We feature bold conversations with global leaders and innovators from government, businesses, community advocacy, foundations, and more who are charting a path for inclusive growth and sustainability. Hosted by Michael Green, CEO at Social Progress Imperative, we explore how the world must move beyond GDP metrics and economic growth to truly improve the social and environmental wellbeing of communities. ©Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast is an essential listening for decision-makers ready to do things differently.
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Fall of Viktor Orbán? 15 Years of Data Reveals Hungary’s Reality
As Hungary prepares for the high-stakes April 12, 2026, general election, the world is watching to see if Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure will finally come to an end. What does nearly fifteen years of “Orbánism” actually look like for Hungarians?...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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3:34
The World's Healthiest Nations and Those Struggling
Happy World Health Day! From the top-performing leaders in Asia to the surprising decline in health indicators among rich countries, we are exploring the 2026 Social Progress Index and analyzing the countries with the best health scores and tho...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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3:21
Is Global Progress Over? The True State of the World
Is the world really doomed to decline? New data from the 2026 Global Social Progress Index shows a worrying halt in global quality of life after decades of steady progress. But what’s behind this worrying trend, and is there any hope for revers...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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3:35
Are Mexico's Best Days Ahead? Social Progress and the Future of North America
What does social progress actually look like inside one of the world's most watched and most misunderstood economies? Michael Green sits down with Sofía Ramírez Aguilar, Director of México ¿Cómo Vamos?to dig into where Mexico really stands on q...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:34
Why India Is Reshaping the Global Economy
In this episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, host Michael Green, CEO of the Social Progress Imperative, speaks with Dr. Amit Kapoor, Chairman of the Institute for Competitiveness, about the challenges behind India’s rise...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:37